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Dr. JIMMY B HOPPER, MD Medical Malpractice Cases, Lawsuits, and Complaints

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Phycicians Practice Address
Dr. JIMMY B HOPPER, MD
P. O. Box 2530
US

Court Case # 06-CA-3086-4

Indemnity Paid: $250,000.00

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 
Department File Number :M200745640
Claim Number :32309-01
Date Submitted :5/21/2007
 
Insurer Information
 
Insurer NameCoverage Type
FIRST PROFESSIONALS INSURANCE COMPANY, INCPrimary
Insurer FEINProfessional License Number
59-6614702 
Insurer Contact Information
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualOdessa Choice
Street Address
1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 800
CityStateZip
JacksonvilleFL32204
PhoneExtFaxE-Mail Address
(800) 741 - 37423045(904) 358 - 6728odessa.choice@fpic.com
 
Insured Information
 
TypeFirst NameMILast Name
IndividualJimmyBHopper
Insurer TypeStreet Address of Practice
LicensedP. O. Box 2530
CityStateZip CodeCounty
BartowFL33831Polk
Policy NumberPer Claim Policy LimitsAggregate Policy Limits
37109$250,000$750,000
Profession or BusinessOther Profession or Business
Medical Doctor 
License NumberSpecialty Code & ClassificationCertification Number
ME80155Surgery - Obstetrics - Gynecology80153

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report


 
 
Injured Person Information
 
First NameMILast NameDate of Birth
    
Street AddressGenderCounty where Injury Occurred
 FPolk
CityStateZip Code
   
Location where injury occuredOther location where injury occured
Hospital Inpatient Facility 
Name of InstitutionCode
BARTOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL100121
Location of Institutional InjuryOther Location of Institutional Injury
Operating Suite 
Date of OccurrenceDate Reported to Insurer
2/26/20054/5/2005
 
Diagnostic Information
 
Final Diagnosis For Which Treatment Was Sought Including Patient's Actual Condition
Gravid 25 year old female with placental abruption and decreased fetal movement.
Operation, Diagnostic, Or Treatment Procedure Rendered Causing The Injury
Emergency c-section-on call staff hadn't arrived, pre-packaged c/s and delivery packs opened by insured and pediatrician, depended on inventory count.No time to precount sponges.
Diagnostic Code : 
Misdiagnosis Made, If Any, Of Patient's Actual Condition
None.
Principal Injury Giving Rise To The Claim
Retained lap pad resulted in sepsis and further surgery.Patient treated with antibiotics and improved.Rehospitalized with fluid accumulation.Died unexpectedly.
Severity Of Injury
Permanent: Death.

Medical Malpractice Closed Claims Report

 

Legal Information
 
Date of SuitCircuit Court Case Number
8/14/200606-CA-3086-4
County Suit Filed inDate of Final Disposition
Polk4/26/2007
Other Defendants Involved in this Claim
Bartow Hospital
Ford, M.D., Deborah
Stage of Legal System at which Settlement was Reached or Award Made
More than 90 days, after suit filed and prior to or during the course of mandatory settlement conference.
Final Method of Claim Disposition
Settled by parties
Court DecisionOther
OtherSettled
Arbitration
Claim not subject to Arbitration.
Date of Payment
4/26/2007
 
Financial Information
 
Was there a settlement Resulting in payment to the Plaintiff?Yes
Indemnity Paid by Insurer on behalf of Insured$250,000
Loss Adjust Expense Paid to Defense Counsel$20,828
All Other Loss Adjustment Expense Paid$5,608
Injured Person's Total Non-Economic Loss$250,000
Deductible$0
Injured Person's Total Economic Loss
 Incurred to DateAnticipated
Medical Expense$0$0
Wage Loss$0$0
Other Expenses$0$0
Safety Management Steps Taken by Insured to Make Similar Occurrence Less Likely
Insurance company staff consulted with insured to discuss preventative measures. Risk management referral is made if appropriate.
 
Updates
 
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